Shaggy Heart T-shirt

Just having a little fun trying out some new techniques.There are SO many wonderful Indie crafters out there and so much fun to be had!This technique is done by using strips of another T-shirt, sewn into a heart shape to give a textural, "shaggy" embellishment. I'd like to thank Ashley at www.makeit-loveit.com for her wonderful tutorials and ideas!!!

more of the sunflowers....

Just a few more photos of the sunflowers in our back yard. I just love them. the bees do too!

Handmade leather bag

I have been very fortunate to get some free top grade leather. What to do with such beautiful leather? Make a handbag of course! This is my first attempt at sewing leather on my machine. It was slow going, but in the end I'm very happy with the results!( 14 x 14 x 5")with a chain strap, with leather woven inbetween. The lining fabric has little blue birds on it!

Sunflowers

Sunflowers always remind me of my Parents. Being Dutch AND Artists they saw the beauty and elegance of them, and no doubt thoughts of one Vincent Van Gogh. To see them blooming and their wonderful display reminds me how much I love my Mom and Dad (dec). Thank you for showing me the beauty in the simple things in life.

BAGELS!!!

Just made these bagels a few days ago,true dinkum New York style bagels! Wish I had had this recipe 25 years ago when I was homesick with not a REAL bagel to be found. Thank you, www.sophisticatedgourmet.com!

Sewing and Embroidery

I subscribe to Jenny/Sublime Stitching newsletter. Jenny Hart has some AMAZING embroidery patterns that are too fun for words! Awhile back she appeared on Sew It All TV. Being in Australia, I am unable to get this television program, but I was inspired by Jenny's newsletter entry. http://www.sublimestitching.com/sewitalltv Teamed up with Christine Haynes they made some really fun tops. Christine designed the boat neck top and Jenny the embroidery. So I thought I'd have a go!
This is my first attempt at this project and the steps I went through. I began by making Christine's boatneck top out of a mulberry homespun fabric. My inspiration for the embroidery came from the gorgeous fuschia plant given to me by my daughter. Then I made a drawing, transferred it to the top, and embroidered away!!!
Next time I would like to be a bit more adventuresome with the emboidery design ;)!

My apologises for the dreadful photography!

Another surprise..

Amongst my collection of cacti, this beautiful shining star!